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16 INSTALLATION
Installing the Side Vent Kit
WARNING
• Use a heavy metal vent.
• Do not use plastic or thin foil ducts.
• Clean old ducts before installing this dryer.
• To reduce the risk of injury to persons, adhere
to all industry recommended safety procedures
including the use of long-sleeved gloves and
safety glasses.
• Failure to follow all of the safety warnings in this
manual could result in property damage, injury
to persons, or death.
The dryer is shipped to vent to the rear. It can also
be configured to vent to the bottom or side (right-side
venting is not available on gas models).
An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may be
purchased from an LG retailer. This kit contains the
necessary duct components to change the dryer vent
location.
1
Remove the rear exhaust duct retaining screw.
Pull out the exhaust duct.
Rear Exhaust
Duct
Option 1: Side Venting
2
Press the tabs on the knockout and carefully
remove the knockout for the desired vent
opening (right-side venting is not available on
gas models). Press the adapter duct onto the
blower housing and secure to the base of the
dryer as shown.
Adapter
Duct
Bracket
Knockout
Retaining Screw
3
Preassemble a 4-inch (10.2 cm) elbow to the
next 4-inch (10.2 cm) duct section, and secure
all joints with duct tape. Be sure that the male
end of the elbow faces AWAY from the dryer.
Insert the elbow/duct assembly through the
side opening and press it onto the adapter duct.
Secure it in place with duct tape. Be sure that
the male end of the duct protrudes 1½ inches
(3.8 cm) to connect the remaining ductwork.
Attach the cover plate to the back of the dryer
with the included screw.
Cover
Plate
Elbow
Option 2: Bottom Venting
2
Press the adapter duct onto the blower housing
and secure it to the base of the dryer as shown.
Adapter
Duct
Bracket
3
Insert the 4-inch (10.2 cm) elbow through the
rear opening and press it onto the adapter duct.
Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces
down through the hole in the bottom of the
dryer. Secure it in place with duct tape. Attach
the cover plate to the back of the dryer with the
included screw.
Cover
Plate
Elbow
½
1
"
(3.8 cm)
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